Inn at Avila Beach

Hotels
8.6 (846 reviews)
256 Front Street , Avila Beach , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Rooftop Coffee House breakfast (complimentary)
Nightly pie and ice cream dessert social at 7:00 p.m.
Complimentary beach cruisers
Popsicles and popcorn in the lobby
Filtered water dispenser
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Free parking
Beach chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards
Ocean front location
Rooftop sundeck
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Excellent amenities
Cons:
Room quality varied
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Some reviews mentioned pet hair on the couch and mixed cleanliness sentiments.
Service
9.1
Staff were described as very friendly and helpful in multiple reviews.
Location
9.1
Consistently mentioned as great, especially being across from the beach.
Room Quality
7.6
Some disappointment regarding rooms not matching online images.
Amenities
9.1
Various amenities like breakfast, bikes, and rooftop area were praised.
Value for Money
8.1
Price seemed a bit high for some amenities, especially during off-season.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Food quality highly praised, especially breakfast and evening pies.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall good stay despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 00:20

Property Description

When we say that nothing stands between you and the perfect California beach vacation, we mean it. The Inn at Avila Beach is right on the water, overlooking a postcard-worthy slice of the Pacific Ocean coastline. Our 3 story hotel has 31 rooms & suites, and a rooftop cafe for breakfast. Convenient stairway access to each floor, please note we do not have an Elevator. Perks range from a daily Coffee House Breakfast to pie and ice cream every night at 7:00 p.m., plus popsicles, popcorn, filtered water dispenser and beach cruisers, with fast free Wi-Fi. Each room is different in design and décor, sharing a warm, cozy ambiance and thoughtful comforts like free Wi-Fi, plush pillowtop beds, microwaves and mini fridges. Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m. Note: the hotel is closed for renovations beginning October 1, 2026, with reopening in 2027 (date to be determined).

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SBP

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 846 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Karl • couple • at
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Kurt • couple • us
10
A beautiful location, with great amenities. Peaceful.
Pros:

Loved the location. An out-of-the-way peaceful village. The beach was perfect. The breakfast on the roof was wonderful, as was the evening pie/ice cream.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • us
8
Charming hotel with coffee on the roof!
Pros:

Coffee on the roof is perfection! Love all the little touches to welcome people.

Cons:

Unfortunately no vegan options for breakfast or snacks but the oat milk latte was delicious. Guests are extremely loud in the morning starting at 6am. There were people shouting from below to their rooms and also the tv kept turning on in the morning no matter how many times I turned it off.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Griselda • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Coustomer service

Cons:

I did pay for a room i ending in other simple room
Piece of the floor was broken I got big cut on my feet

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Maria • couple • pe
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Amir • couple • us
7
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Francisco • couple • us
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Ricky • couple • us
9
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • us
5
See above.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Roof eating area was covered with bird pop on the tables. Furniture was old. I asked for a room for disabled person and got one that was too high -room 2002. Exterior mats are a threat to safety. The office help should distribute a map of the facility for thr gust so that the guest may navigate the complex. Lighting in the room was not bright enough and this is true in the exterior. Furnishings are old.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • cz
9
A fabulous romantic getaway.
Pros:

The breakfast on the terrace was excellent with an amazing view. We were able to park in the inner courtyard. Basic beach equipment was available with no extra fee.

Cons:

During the week days, there was only one person making and serving the breakfast.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Sabine • couple • fr
9
Hôtel idéalement situé et donnant directement sur la plage d'Avilla
Pros:

Hôtel idéalement situé et donnant directement sur la plage d'Avilla. Personnel très aimable. Café - Thé - Infusion en libre service dans le lobby. Terrasse-rooftop avec vue sur la plage accessible en fin de journée jusqu'à 22H et le matin pour le petit-déjeuner.

Cons:

Malgré une arrivée plus d'1/2H avant la fin du petit-déjeuner... il ne restait presque plus rien (même plus du pain...) donc très décevant notamment quand l'hôtel indique "petit-déjeuner inclus". Décoration originale un peu dans son jus. Literie confortable mais encadrement en bois tout autour du matelas qui rend un peu difficile l'accès au lit si on est petit (je fais 1,58m). Terrasse-rooftop fermant à 22H (un peu tôt pour nous qui sommes arrivés à 21H, donc nous n'avons pas pu en profiter).

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Xswa • couple • us
10
Totally amazing !
Pros:

The location is simply spectacular, the roof top breakfast was a lovrly experience with the seagulls sitting around😃

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
7
2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Stan • couple • us
10
We hope to come back to the Inn at Avila Beach
Pros:

The end at Avila Beach was staffed with remarkable friendly, informative people. The room had a spectacular view of the ocean. We could hear the waves all night long. The the decor was very California retro. But not kitsch.

Cons:

Parking spaces were a little small

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Nancy and Brian • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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miszanczuk • couple • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
8
Rooms are rustic and kinda funky
Pros:

Great view

Cons:

We were on the third floor. There are no elevators. Had to lug all of our luggage up three flights of stairs

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
9
Excellent
Pros:

Location. Free breakfast and pie and ice cream social. Free amenities such as bikes and beach items

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Nichole • couple • us
8
Pros:

Friendly staff.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Schuyler • couple • us
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee